Kenneth B. Black

Partner

Ken Black is a litigation partner in the Salt Lake City office, where he is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. His experience is deep and varied.

Ken has litigated a wide variety of intellectual property-related disputes, including patent infringement, contract, licensing, trade secrets, and unfair competition disputes. He also represents businesses, accountants, and individuals in corporate and securities litigation matters, including class actions, shareholder derivative suits, SEC investigations, dissenting shareholder actions, and battles for corporate control.

Ken is also frequently retained by law firms, lawyers, and accountants to represent them in professional liability matters.

Ken is admitted to practice in both Utah and California and is frequently retained to handle litigation matters in Northern and Southern California federal and state courts.

Awards and Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers® as Appellate Practice “Lawyer of the Year,” Salt Lake City (2021); Litigation – Securities Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Salt Lake City (2019); Bet-the-Company Litigation “Lawyer of the Year,” Salt Lake City (2015); and Litigation – Intellectual Property Law “Lawyer of the Year,” Salt Lake City (2013)
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Litigation – Securities, Trade Secrets Law (2008–2024)
  • Recognized as one of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” (Utah) by Chambers USA (currently: Litigation: General Commercial) (2005–2024)
  • Named a “Patent Star – Utah” and “Trademark Star – Utah” in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars (2018–2022)
  • Listed for many years in the Utah Business “Legal Elite”
  • Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Securities Litigation (2007–2022)
  • Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers® in Top 100 Lawyers (2012–2017, 2020–2021)
  • Recipient, Distinguished Service Award, Federal Bar Association, Utah Chapter (2018)

Affiliations

  • Member, U.S. District Court, District of Utah, Local Rules Committee (2020 -Present)
  • Member, University of Utah National Honors Advisory Board (2001-2018)
  • Member, Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Professionalism (2004 -2013)
06 June 2024 Press Releases

Foley Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2024

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that it is again recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the leading law firms in the country in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
17 August 2023 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP proudly announced today that 236 of the firm’s attorneys across 20 U.S. offices have received recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
12 July 2023 Honors and Awards

Foley Salt Lake City Attorneys Named 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that 10 of its Salt Lake City attorneys have been named to the 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
01 June 2023 Press Releases

Foley Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2023

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that it has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the top law firms in the country in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
29 September 2022 Events

Silicon Slopes Reception

As part of Foley & Lardner’s support of the Silicon Slopes Summit, our Innovative Technology team and Diversified Insurance invite you to keep the conversation going at the end of the first day at Foley's new Salt Lake City office, a short distance from Vivint Arena.
18 August 2022 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP proudly announced that 250 of our attorneys across 20 offices have received recognition in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.